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Links to books about blogs and wikis in teaching and learning

Name	Notes
Wikinomics	Today, encyclopedias, jetliners, operating systems, mutual funds, and many other items are being created by teams numbering in the thousands or even millions. While some leaders fear the heaving growth of these massive online communities, Wikinomics explains how to prosper in a world where new communications technologies are democratizing the creation of value. Anyone who wants to understand the major forces revolutionizing business today should consider Wikinomics their survival kit
The Wiki Way	Now outdated (published in 2001), but it was written by the orginal wiki creator, Ward Cunningham, so it still retains some relevance.
Wiki In Education	On online 'wiki book' about education that has been compiled by leading 'Wiki Evangelist', Stuart Mader. This is a subscription site, but some chapters are free.
Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms	This relatively short book is not very technical and it is primarily aimed at educators. It uses accessable language and case studies to deliver a general and broad overview of 'social media' technologies.